Answer
If b is greater than 1 it is an exponential growth
If b is less than 1 it is an exponential decay
Work Step by Step
Use the exponential formula:y=a $\times$ $b^{x}$.B is the growth/decay factor.
If b $\lt$ 1, then it is an exponential decay and b is the decay factor
If b $\gt$ 1, then it is an exponential growth and B is the growth factor.